2000
#13,702
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,030
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.75
Rare Last name
Alvidrez
A Spanish surname derived from the personal name Alvaro, which means "all guard" or "guardian of all."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,920 Americans carry the last name Alvidrez. That puts it at #11,768 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.85 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 117,382 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Alvidrez surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.9K
1 in 117,382
Census rank
#11,768
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.5K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,546 bearers of the surname Alvidrez in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.85 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 11768th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Alvidrez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.0%. The next largest groups are White (5.4%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Alvidrez
The surname Alvidrez is of Spanish origin, originating from the Iberian Peninsula during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish personal name Alvaro, which has roots in the Germanic name Alvar, meaning "elf warrior" or "elf ruler."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alvidrez can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Extremadura, Spain. In historical documents from that era, the name appeared with various spellings, such as Alvidres and Alvidrez.
The surname Alvidrez is thought to have originated as a patronymic name, meaning it was initially formed by adding the suffix "-ez" to the given name Alvaro. This practice was common in Spain and other Spanish-speaking regions, where surnames were often derived from a father's or ancestor's first name.
During the 15th and 16th centuries, as the Spanish Empire expanded its territories across the Americas, individuals bearing the surname Alvidrez likely accompanied the conquistadors and settlers who ventured to the New World. Historical records from this period may contain references to individuals with this surname participating in the colonization efforts or establishing new settlements.
Among the notable individuals who bore the surname Alvidrez throughout history is Juan Alvidrez, a Spanish explorer and navigator who lived in the late 16th century. He is known for his involvement in expeditions to the Pacific coast of Mexico and his contributions to mapping and charting the region.
Another prominent figure was María Alvidrez, a Spanish noblewoman who lived in the 17th century. She was renowned for her philanthropic endeavors and her support for educational and religious institutions in her hometown.
In the 18th century, Pedro Alvidrez gained recognition as a skilled architect and engineer. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several notable buildings and infrastructure projects in various Spanish colonies.
During the 19th century, José Alvidrez made his mark as a renowned writer and poet. His works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earning him acclaim throughout the Spanish-speaking world.
Finally, in the early 20th century, Alejandro Alvidrez was a prominent political figure and advocate for social justice. He played a significant role in championing the rights of marginalized communities and worked tirelessly to promote equality and fair representation.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Alvidrez
Among Census respondents with the surname Alvidrez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.0%. The next largest groups are White (5.4%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Alvidrez bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Alvidrez surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino93.0% · 2,368
- White5.4% · 137
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 19
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 9
- Two or more races0.4% · 9
- Black or African American0.2% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Alvidrez
Alvidrez appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#11,886
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,634
+604 bearers (+29.8%)
Per 100,000 0.89
Rank movement Up 1,816 places
2020
#11,768
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,546
-88 bearers (-3.3%)
Per 100,000 0.85
Rank movement Up 118 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #13,702 | 2,030 | 0.75 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #11,886 | 2,634 | 0.89 | +604 bearers (+29.8%) | Up 1,816 places |
| 2020 | #11,768 | 2,546 | 0.85 | -88 bearers (-3.3%) | Up 118 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Alvidrez surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,886 | #11,768 | 1.0% |
| Count | 2,634 | 2,546 | -3.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.89 | 0.85 | -4.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Alvidrez bearers went from 2,634 to 2,546 (-3.3% change). The surname moved up 118 positions in the national ranking, going from #11,886 to #11,768.
FAQ
Alvidrez surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Alvidrez?
Name Census estimates that about 2,920 living Americans carry the surname Alvidrez. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 117,382 residents.
How common is Alvidrez?
Alvidrez ranks #11,768 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.85 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,546 people with the surname Alvidrez. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,920), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.85 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.85 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Alvidrez.
Has Alvidrez become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Alvidrez went from 2,634 recorded bearers to 2,546. That is a decrease of 88 (-3.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #11,886 to #11,768.
What does the Census say about the background of Alvidrez?
Among Census respondents with the surname Alvidrez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.0%. The next largest groups are White (5.4%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Alvidrez in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.0% (2,368 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Alvidrez appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (93.0%), White (5.4%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Alvidrez (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Alvidrez mean?
A Spanish surname derived from the personal name Alvaro, which means "all guard" or "guardian of all." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Alvidrez (0.85 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Alvidrez?
If you just want to know how many people are called Alvidrez, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.